Full-Time, 1099 Contractor | Fully Remote | Global
DMD Solutions is excited to partner with Foundations United in the search for a visionary Engineering Manager / CTO to lead the organization’s global engineering strategy. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technology direction of a mission-driven Web3 organization, guiding architecture, culture, and execution for cutting-edge decentralized products.
About Foundations United
Foundations United operates at the forefront of decentralized innovation. They believe blockchain technology can fundamentally reshape the way people build, work, govern, and exchange value across the globe. Their portfolio includes smart contracts, dApps, protocols, and tooling designed to empower individuals and communities worldwide.
They are a fast-paced, async-first, fully remote team of exceptionally talented contractors spread across the globe. Every day, they are inspired by the creativity, integrity, and dedication of their people, and they are just getting started.
If you want to lead engineering for products that truly matter in an environment that values autonomy, impact, and trust, this is your opportunity.
Role Overview
The Engineering Manager / CTO will own the technology vision and lead engineering execution across multiple products and teams. You will make architectural decisions, scale platforms, manage distributed teams, and ensure the secure, timely delivery of smart contracts and supporting systems. This role is for a strategic leader who can balance technical depth with people leadership in an async-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the engineering roadmap and coordinate delivery across multiple product teams
- Design scalable, secure architectures and promote adoption of Web3-native patterns
- Mentor engineers across levels and foster a high-performance technical culture
- Establish and enforce engineering best practices, testing standards, and CI/CD processes
- Partner with product leaders to translate business objectives into technical plans
- Lead recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of engineering talent
- Act as the technical representative in internal and external stakeholder discussions
- Ensure on-time, secure deployment of smart contracts and related infrastructure
Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role
- Deep expertise in Solidity, smart contract architecture, and blockchain security principles
- Proven success building and scaling remote engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of full-stack development and cloud-native architecture
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and automated testing
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and deliver under pressure
- Excellent asynchronous communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading protocol teams, DAO tooling initiatives, or public blockchain infrastructure
- Familiarity with validator or node infrastructure operations
- Previous CTO or founding engineer experience in a startup or DAO
- Knowledge of zk-SNARKs, Layer 2 scaling solutions, or EVM-compatible chains
DMD Solutions is managing the recruitment process for this role and will guide candidates through every step, ensuring the best possible match for Foundations United.
If you are ready to define the technical future of a pioneering Web3 organization, apply now.
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